IMB History

IMB History

Located right at the heart of one of the world’s most exclusive fashion districts, in Milan, Istituto di Moda Burgo was founded in 1961 by Fernando Burgo, a fashion veteran with more than 50 years of experience in the industry.

Mr Burgo has managed to turn his extensive fashion knowledge into an invaluable educational resource. His exclusive teaching system has enabled thousands of students to master the necessary skills to enter the labour market.

Awards and Certification

Istituto di Moda Burgo received ISO Certification for Quality Management Standards (UNI EN ISO 9001:2000) with the caption: "Planning and providing training courses in the field of Fashion” for the seriousness and professionalism which always demonstrated with excellence in results.

Istituto di Moda Burgo has also received the patronage of the National Chamber of Italian Fashion.

In 2014 Fernando Burgo was awarded the Ambrogino d’Oro (Civic Merit) the highest award given to citizens or institutions that help enhance the prestige of the city of Milan by sprea spreading the tradition of Italian fashion craftsmanship around the world through education. He is the only one founder of a Fashion School in Milan that has been awarded the Ambrogino d’oro.

Accreditation with the inscription no.811 of 12/19/2013 registered like operators for training by the Lombardy Region